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21.Feb.1999
Seville Cathedral (Andalucia Spain)The Cathedral of Seville in Seville, Andalucia is the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world. At the time of its completion in the 1500s, it supplanted the Hagia Sophia as the largest cathedral in the world. There is a grave of Christopher Columbus.
(10 pairs)
Feb.1.2010
Gigantor in Nagata Kobe JapanKobe City Nagata district received big damage due to the collapse and a fire of the timbered house at the Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquake in 1995. The monument made of steel of Gigantor was constructed as a symbol of the earthquake disaster reconstruction.
(15 pairs)
Jan.1.2010
Kobe Luminarie 2009 in Japan"Kobe Luminarie" becomes the 15th times in 2009 entrusting them with the dream and hope to the revival and the reproduction of Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquake victim's repose of soul and the city, being held for the first time in December, 1995 when the great earthquake happened.
(10 pairs)
Dec.12.2009
Nakanoshima in Osaka JapanNakanoshima means "Middle Island". In the Edo Period, there were many warehouses of domains from all over Japan along these riverbanks, to which virtually every product in Japan was transported to be bought and sold.
(15 pairs)
Dec.1.2009
Owari-Tsushima autumn festival 2009Tsushima City in the west of Nagoya City prospers as a temple town in the Tsushima Shinto shrine, and a lot of cultural assets and old towns remain. In autumn, float who has the mechanism easily is operated to the festival.
(15 pairs)
Nov.1.2009
Rokko & Arima in Kobe JapanI have gone from Mt.Rokko to Arima Spa by using the Rokko cable and the ropeway. The history of Arima Spa is old. There are a lot of temples.
(12 pairs)
Oct.1.2009
Rurikoji Temple in Yamaguchi JapanRurikoji Temple is a buddhist temple of the the Soto sect in Yamaguchi Prefecture Yamaguchi City, and Five-Storied Pagoda of the national treasure is famous.
(8 pairs)
Sep.1.2009
Gion festival eve 2009 in Kyoto JapanThe Komagata lanterns are decorated by Yama and Holo floats and a lot of people of the yukata appearance were serious bustles. The Gion Bayashi musical bands iare performed on the floats, and it is possible to go up floats in a general person in eve.
(8 pairs)
Aug.1.2009
Karst tableland of Akiyoshidai, Syuhodo caveThe Akiyoshi ableland in the Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan is the greatest karst tableland in Japan. There are a lot of limestone caves including the Shuhodo cave in this area.
(15 pairs)
Jul.1.2009
Kamezaki Hikiyama Float Festival in JapanAs for the Kamezaki Shiohi festival done with Kamezaki of Chita Peninsula, five Float is operated. It is "Stick tightening" attraction that starts tightening the stick that each Float put up to both sides. "Beach run" that pulls Floats to sands is an attraction.
(15 pairs)
Jun.1.2009
Hurukawa Float Festival in JapanThe appearance of splendid period picture scroll unfurl like 9 brilliant and gorgeous festival floats lined up. All 9 Yatai Floats are displayed together and you can also see Kabuki performance by children, Karakuri marionette on float.
(15 pairs)
May.1.2009
Temples of Ikaruga area (Nara Japan)Ikaruga-cho, Nara Japan has the temples connected with Prince Shotoku(574-622) including Horyuji Temple known as the oldest wooden structure in the world, and many cultural properties are left behind. Whole Horyuji Temple is registered on the World Heritage List.
(12 pairs)
Apr.1.2009
Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka Pagoda in Kyoto JapanHigashiyama around Kiyomizu-dera temple designated as the world's cultural heritage have many temples and shrines, and the tourist has gone the way of the stone pavement back and forth.
(15 pairs)
Mar.1.2009
Matsuo-dera temple (Nara Japan)Nowadays, Matsuo-dera temple, known for its history as Japan's oldest YAKU-YOKE pilgrimage spot, is also the headquarters of Matsuo-san Shingon sect.
(12 pairs)
Feb.1.2009
Wooden pagoda in Kobe JapanIn Kobe city, six wooden three-story pagodas are existing. Three sets of them are designated as the important cultural property as construction of the Muromachi period.
(15 pairs)
Jan.1.2009
Kobe Luminarie 2008 in JapanSince Kobe Luminarie was held in December, 1995 when the Kobe earthquake happened, it has been the 14th time in this time. Now, it is a true symbol in December. The theme this year serves as "Luce d' infinito".
(12 pairs)
Dec.5.2008
Forest Botanical Garden in Kobe JapanOne of the largest botanical gardens in Japan. 1,200 kinds of trees from Japan and all over the world. In the view with wonderful autumnal leaves, many citizens are visiting this garden.
(10 pairs)
Dec.1.2008
Takayama Autumn Festival in JapanThe Takayama Autumn Festival is the annual festival of Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, the guardian deity of the northern half of old Takayama casle town.
(15 pairs)
Nov.1.2008
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in EgyptThe Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is situated beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.
(8 pairs)
Oct.1.2008
Danjiri Float in Amagasaki JapanDanjiri Float Festival of the Kibune shrine in Amagasaki-shi is performed over two days. Eight sets of Danjiri Float carry out the parade of the Tatsumi drum to a head, and Miyairi is performed.
(8 pairs)
Sep.1.2008
Nara Park in JapanIf historied shrines and temples, such as Todaiji, Kofuku-ji, and Kasuga Taisha, are included, Nara Park has a vast area of 660ha, and has many scenic spots. This neighborhood hits an outside capital at the end of the east in Heijokyo old capital city.
(15 pairs)
Aug.1.2008
Ise Grand shrine (Naiku)This shrine has been familiar to the Japanese people from old times, so it's been called Oise-san(by its nickname).In accordance with Shinto tradition, the buildings are rebuilt every twenty years previous to the regular movement of Naiku, Geku and other affiliated Shrine.
(10 pairs)
Jul.1.2008
Takehana Float Festival in Gifu JapanThe Takehana Float Festival of Hashima-shi, Gifu has 13 floats and begins to be pulled alternately with half every other year. Six sets were towed 2008. Eight sets which escaped destruction by fire in the Nobi great earthquake in 1891 are hanging the gorgeous curtain and the backf curtain.
(15 pairs)
Jun.1.2008
Takayama Spring Festival in JapanThe Takayama festival held in spring and fall is known as one of the three most beautiful festivals of Japan. Ornate floats crafted by Hida artisans are pulled around. karakuri marionettes operated for god on three floats (Sanba-so, Ryujin-tai, and Shakkyo-tai floats) are the highlight of the festival.
(15 pairs)
May.1.2008
Kantei-byo(Chinese Temple) Kobe JapanKobe Kantei-byo is the Chinese temple in a quiet residential section. "Kan-u" is deified by the people of Chinese abroad as "God of trade" in Japan. The enshrined deity was deified by the time of Qingn as a guardian deity of a royal family by "Kan-u" which is a hero of the Mikuni mind.
(15 pairs)
Apr.1.2008
Amagasaki Temple Area (Hyougo Japan)Although Amagasaki-shi is known as an industrial area, there are also many ruins and cultural properties. "Amagasaki Temple Area" is what brought the temple together in one place, when improving a castle town, and an 11 temples are located in a 3.9ha area now. It is one corner where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains with silence, such as pavement of the stone pavement style.
(15 pairs)
Mar.1.2008
Iriomote Island & Taketomomi Island (Okinawa Japan)The Iriomote island is a population of about 2000 on the greatest island in the Yaeyama islands. The island is covered with the subtropical plant. The Iriomote island is specified as the Iriomote Ishigaki national park with the Ishigaki island, and the crested serpent eagle of a special natural treasure, the Iriomote wild cat, etc. live.
(12 pairs)
Feb.1.2008
Ishigaki island in Okinawa JapanIn Okinawa Prefecture, on main island and the Iriomote island, the Ishigaki island is an island large subsequently to the 3rd, is 411km away from Naha, and is subtropical climate. As for a flat part, a cane field and a pasture spread, and an area along the shore has a coral reef in the Shiraho area, and serves as the Iriomote Ishigaki national park.
(12 pairs)
Jan.1.2008
Kobe Luminarie 2007 in JapanSince Kobe Luminarie was held in December, 1995 when the Kobe earthquake happened, it has been the 13th time in this time. Now, it is a true symbol in December. The theme this year serves as "L'era della Luce".
(8 pairs)
Dec.15.2007
Komyo-ji temple of autumnal leaves in JapanKomyo-ji temple is located in Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto and is famous for the head temple of the Nishiyama Jodo sect as a famous place of autumnal leaves. Nagaokakyo just had the capital from 784 to 794.
(12 pairs)
Dec.1.2007
JR old Hukuchiyama dead line in JapanAlthough JR Takarazuka line was a trunk of JR West Japan which operates around 106.5km between Sasayamaguchi from Amagasaki, along the mountain stream of Muko river was run from the Namaze station up to the Dojo station till 1986.
(15 pairs)
Nov.1.2007
Rokujo Hachiman Shrine in Kobe JapanThere is three-story pagoda in the Rokujyo-Hachiman shrine in Kobe in Japan. The event of Yabusame which rides a horse in autumn and draws a bow is performed in the precincts of a temple. Many historical cultural properties remain in this area.
(10 pairs)
Oct.1.2007
Suma-dera Temple in JapanIt is a Shingon sect Suma-dera temple group head temple in Kobe-shi, Hyogo, and is the temple founded in 886. It is known as a temple connected with Genji-and-Heike battle.
(12 pairs)
Sep.1.2007
Okinawa in JapanSince Okinawa belongs to the subtropical zone, there are many places where a different scene from the mainland in Japan is seen at, and culture differs also from customs.
(10 pairs)
Aug.1.2007
Taisannji Temple in Kobe JapanA long time ago, Taisanji Temple was a large scale temple, it has been possessed enormous area. Now, there are Main hall, Amitabha hall, three storied pagoda, and other buildings, and it is a temple of quiet appearance. Main hall is designated as the national treasure.
(15 pairs)
Jul.1.2007
Ikegami-Honmonji Temple in Tokyo JapanHonmon-ji is the temple built on the background on which Nichiren died. Many buildings were burned down by the air raid of World War II. Deva gate, Main hall, etc. are rebuilt after that. A five-storied pagoda escapes destruction by fire, and is designated as the important cultural property.
(12 pairs)
Jun.1.2007
Danjiei Float Festival at Moto-Sumiyoshi shrine in Kobe JapanFloat currently called "Danjiri" makes a round of visits around a passage to a festival. There are a forms of floats in the feature by an area, respectively. Floats of photographs are called Kobe type.
(15 pairs)
May.15.2007
Ueno Tosyogu shrine in Tokyo JapanUeno Toshogu Shrine was built in the hill in Ueno in 1617. The third generation general Iemitsu will rebuild to the present shrine pavilions after that in 1651. Shrine pavilions, Copper lantern, stone construction Myojin torii, etc. are designated as the important cultural property.
(15 pairs)
May.1.2007
The stone statue of the Buddha in Thono JapanThe area called Thono is near Nara and there were just many temples in ancient times. Many stone statues of the Buddha remain now. Many of stone statues of the Buddha are built from the 11th century to the 12th century.
(15 pairs)
Apr.1.2007
Ruins of Nakijin castle in Okinawa JapanThe islands of Okinawa were once an independent nation called Ryukyu. It is believed Nakijin Castle was constructed in the 13th century and was, until the early part of the 14th century, The Castle became the center of the northern Hokuzan kingdom. It registers with world heritage.
(12 pairs)
Mar.1.2007
Modern transportation museum in Osaka JapanThe museum, operated by the West Japan Railway Company, preserves numerous steam locomotives,even operating several of them throughout the year. In Model Train Panorama Room, model trains run on a 16.5mm wide HO gauge track.
(12 pairs)
Feb.1.2007
Toji Temple in Kyoto JapanToji (East Temple) was built in 796. Saiji (West Temple),now gone, was on the other side of Rasyomon Gate. It registers with world heritage and there are many cultural properties.
(10 pairs)
Jan.1.2007
Kobe Luminarie 2006 in JapanKobe Luminarie entrusted the city dream and the hope to revival and reproduction, and was held for the first time in December, 1995 when the great earthquake happened while it put the mind of repose of souls of a Kobe earthquake victim. It is the 12th time by the end of this year since then.
(8 pairs)
Dec.15.2006
Kakurinji Temple in Hyogo JapanIt is reported that Kakurinji Temple is Prince Shotoku's erection. Then, many Halls were built in 718 and it became a name of Kakurinji Temple 1112. There is an important cultural property of a national treasure building many.
(12 pairs)
Dec.1.2006
Ashiya Danjiri Float in JapanAshiya-city, Hyogo is famous as an upper-class residential area in Osaka and Kobe. There are many Danjiri Floats in Osaka and Kobe area, and five sets are paraded through the city at the autumn festival in Ashiya.
(8 pairs)
Nov.1.2006
Kumamoto Castle in JapanKumamoto Castle, one of the three greatest Castle in Japan, was built by Kiyomasa Kato made the most of his much war experience, and took 7 years (1601-1607) to completion. In 1877, when the Seinan-war broke out, Castle Tower and other structure were burnt.
(15 pairs)
Oct.1.2006
Zhihua Temple in Beijing China Although it is the greatest Ming period construction group which Zhihua Temple has in the east of Gugong, and the south of the Chaoyang gate, and is existing in Beijing, since it has separated from the tourist route, it is a quiet place. The court music "capital music" of Ming period can be saved, and a performance can be listened to. It seems that a successor is insufficient although CD is also sold.
(15 pairs)
Sep.1.2006
Badaling Great Wall in China Although seven places are exhibited and sightseeing can be carried out in the Great Wall registered also into world heritage now, restoration construction is performed and Badaling Great Wall which is in the distance of 1 hour on a highway from Beijing is being crowded with many tourists. This Great Wal was built by the time of Ming and is strongly built for defense of Beijing.
(10 pairs)
Aug.1.2006
Goryokaku Fort in JapanTogether with Yokohama and Nagasaki, Hakodate was the first Japanese port to be opened to international trade. Hakodate City, on the southwest tip of Hokkaido, is blessed with a relatively mild climate for Hokkaido and abundant nature. Hokkaido is located in the north in Japan.
(10 pairs)
Jul.1.2006
Yatsuo Hikiyama Float in Toyama JapanHikiyama Float Festival of Etchuu-Yatsuo is performed on May 3. In addition, Hikiyama Floa which was the symbol of urban culture is still handed down. It puts on the musical accompaniment graceful with the traditional ritual which a samisen, a fife, and a drum play, and gorgeous Float makes a round of visits.
(16 pairs)
Jun.1.2006
Osaka Castle in JapanOsaka Castle is deep-rooted in the minds of citizens of Osaka as the symbol of Osaka. Osaka Castle built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi in 1583 was burned down by the war fire in 1615, and Osaka Castle completed it by Hidetada Tokugawa in 1629. The present main tower is construction in 1931 in the third generation.
(12 pairs)
May.1.2006
Temple of Asuka in JapanThe capital of the successive Emperor is put for about 100 years from an end of the sixth century, and there is much it, and Asukamura appears to Manyoshu tanka collection in a place, and many historic spots, remains lie scattered in a rural scenery now, and excavation and maintenance are performed.
(10 pairs)
Apr.1.2006
QingLongSi Temple in Xian ChinaThe Reikan temple was built in 582 of Sui. It came to call the QingLongSi temple in 711 of Tang. Buddhism priest Kuukai of Japan which attended the Nara period and Japanese envoy to China in the Tang Dynasty, the Buddha's preach from Keika, esoteric Buddhism was studied. It went back in 806 and the Shingon sect of Buddhism is revived.
(8 pairs)
Mar.1.2006
Huaqingchi pond in ChinaHuaqingchi pond in China Shaanxi province had become the winter resort of the emperor of the China successive generation, and an aristocrat as a hot-springs resort. Moreover, it is famous as a place used as Emperor Hsuan Tsung (682-762) of Tang known by the long epic of Po Chu-i, and the stage of Yang-Kuei-fei's romance. It is fixed as a tourist resort and there is also a hot spring now.
(8 pairs)
Feb.1.2006
Yakushiji Temple in JapanAfter Yakushiji Temple is established in Fujiwarakyo, to have transferred to the Nishinokyo present by the Heijokyo erection is made into 718 years, and it is in it.
(10 pairs)
Jan.1.2006
Enkyoji Temple of autumnal leaves in JapanEnkyoji Temple in Mt. Syosya in Himeji-shi, Hyogo is the temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. A Syokuh saint will act as founding in 966, and the precincts of a temple are specified as historic relics, and also have many important cultural properties. It is now known as a famous place of autumnal leaves.
(12 pairs)
Dec.1.2005
Ebie Hikiyama Float in Toyama JapanThe Ebie Hnayama Float festival of Shinminato-shi, Toyama Japan is performed on Sep 23 every year. It moves as the string puppet doll is valid according to the performance of a gong, a drum, and a fife.
(12 pairs)
Nov.1.2005
Ikaruga Temple (Hyogo Japan)The Ikaruga temple was estsblished by Prince Shotoku and it was prosperous as a branch temple in Horyuji Temple for about 1000 years. It is burned according to the conflict in 1541, and after reconstruction has continued up to now as a temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism.
(10 pairs)
Oct.1.2005
Japanese AlpsMt. Tsubakuro located in the east of Japanese Alps and the Nakahusa hot spring at the foot are big hot springs out of which 96-degree C hot water has come. Mt. Tsubakuro, Mt.Otenjo, Mt. Jonen, and Mt.Cyoh and a walking root continue with here as the starting point.
(12 pairs)
Sep.1.2005
Gion festival eve in Kyoto JapanYama and Hoko floats are decorated gorgeously and lights are set aglow by the Komagata paper lanterns. The Gion musical accompaniment are performed in the lively way. Yama and Hoko make a round of visits on the next day.
(8 pairs)
Aug.1.2005
Da Ci En Pagoda (Daxien Temple) in China Da Ci En Pagoda is in the precincts of Daxien Temple. Although it was built in 652 in order that Xuanzang might keep the Buddhist scripture which Xuanzang brought home from India in the temple founded in 648 since the first emperors of Tang were memorial services of great-great-grandmother.
(12 pairs)
Jul.1.2005
Little Pagoda (Zenhu Temple) in China Zenhu Temple built in 684 of Tang since Tse-tien wu-hou was memorial services. The Little Pagoda in it will be built in 707, and since it is more smallish than Da Ci En Pagoda, it is called The Little Pagoda.
(6 pairs)
Jul.1.2005
Hushiki Hanayama Float in Toyama Japan The Fushiki Hnayama Float festival of Takaoka-shi, Toyama Japan is performed on May 15 every year, and is known as quarrel Float which attaches a paper lantern night and collides violently.
(15 pairs)
Jun.1.2005
Tsubosaka-dera Temple in Japan Tsubosakadera (formal name : Minamihokkeji Temple) was established in the first year of Taiho (A.D.700) by a priest Benki of Genkoji Temple.
(12 pairs)
May.1.2005
Cherry in full bloom in Japan Mint Passing through of the cherry trees of the enclosure of Japan Mint will start in 1883, and continues in 100 or more. There are many late-blooming double flowering cherry trees, and about 120 kinds and about 370 are planted.
(8 pairs)
Apr.20.2005
The Summer Palace in China The Summer Palace landscape, dominated mainly by Longevity Hill and Kuming Lake, covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is under water, Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens and other ancient-style architectural structures.
(15 pairs)
Apr.1.2005
Famen Temple in China Famen Temple is in the place of 120km of west from Xian, and foundation will have 1,800 years or more of history at 189 age from 147 of Donhan. It is the temple which Buddha's ashes and the treasure with which the underground royal palace was discovered in 1,987 excavated, and became famous suddenly.
(20 pairs)
Mar.1.2005
Xian in China Xian in Chinese Shaanxi province just had capital Changan of Tang in the ancient city with a population of 7 million. Various capitals will be placed for 2,000 years from the 11th century of B.C., and it is famous also as a starting point of the Silk Road.
(10 pairs)
Feb.15.2005
Emperor Qin's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Emperor Qin's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are the underground army corps of first Qin Emperor built 2200 years ago.
(16 pairs)
Feb.1.2005
Kobe Luminarie 2004 in Japan The sculpture of the light originating in the meaning of "Luminarie" of Italy is held in Kobe every year.
(8 pairs)
Dec.1.2004
The Nyoiji Temple in Kobe Japan The Nyoiji Temple, Tendai sect of Buddhism, is in Kobe Japan. This temple of Main hall is lost and has become leaving a cornerstone. The three-story pagoda, Amida hall, and Monjyu hall are specified to be an important cultural property.
(8 pairs)
Dec.1.2004
The 2004 Mido-suji Parede in Osaka Japan The Midosuji parade continues for 22 years. Float and a musical band march. More than 1 million spectators are in a place along the route.
(15 pairs)
Nov.1.2004
Ninaji Temple in Kyoto Japan Tne Ninaji temple was founded by the fifty-ninth emperor Uda in 888. It was formerly called the Old Imperial Palace of Omuro as it served as a residence for the ex-emperor.
(12 pairs)
Oct.1.2004
The Horakuji Temple in Osaka Japan The Horakiji Temple, Shingon sect of Buddhism, is in Osaka Japan. People believe in this temple as "Tnabe Hudoson" .As for this temple, there is a big tree of a camphor tree, and wooden three-story pagoda built in 1996.
(8 pairs)
Sep.1.2004
The Gion Float Festival in Kyoto Japan The Gion festival in Kyoto which is one of the three Japanese grand festivals is the festival of Yasaka shrine. Various festival events are performed over the long period of time for 30 days from July 1. The highlight is the yamahoko-junko on July 17. Very colorful Yamaboko floats passes through a main street.
(20 pairs)
Aug.1.2004
Yotakuji Temple & Iris garden Tne Yotakuji temple is the temple which the Tsugen Zen priest opened as a Soto sect Zen Buddhist seminary by command of Emperor Goenyu in 1370. A building has many which were rebuilt in 1778. There is a collection of the Gandhara sculpture. As The flower temple, the iris garden of 33,000 square meter of openingin 1975 is famous, and many tourists visit.
(20 pairs)
Jul.1.2004
The Jhohana Float Festival in Japan Johana-cho of the terminal station in JR Johana Line which goes to the inland of Toyama Prefecture in Japan is a town with a population of 10,000. As for Jhohana Float Festival, Iori Float and Hikiyama Float are a set.
(20 pairs)
Jun.5.2004
The Taimadera Temple in Japan The Taima temple is located in a Nara prefecture in Japan. If it passes through Ease Main gate, there are Nakanobo temple, Main hall of an important cultural property, and Lecture hall, and Hondo of a national treasure is in the front. In heights on the south, two Three-story pagodas of a national treasure build.
(10 pairs)
May.1.2004
The Kaijyusenji Temple in Japan It is reported that Kaijusen-ji in Kyoto in Japan is foundation in 735. There was a fire in 1137, and after that, Jokei which was living in the Kasagi temple moved to this ground, and was revived in 1208. Now, it belongs to the Shingon sect of Buddhism, and the five-storied pagoda of a national treasure, Momjyu hall of an important cultural property, etc. remained.
(8 pairs)
Apr.1.2004
The Daigoji Temple in Japan The Daigoji Temple is divided into two area, Kami-Daigo established by 874 and Shimo-Daigo established after it. It takes 1 hour on foot in a mountain path. Regent Hideyoshi opened the event which looks at the flower of a cherry trees in the spring of 1598. There are many buildings of a national treasure and an important cultural property in this temple.
(15 pairs)
Mar.1.2004
Spot of Kobe in Japan Kobe city, in Japan, has various institutions relevant to a harbor as a port city. The town received serious damage by the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1955. Now, revival progressing and seeing the image of an earthquake decreased.
(8 pairs)
Feb.1.2004
The stone image of Buddha The Otagi-nenbutsu temple in Kyoto in Japan is the temple currently built so that it may stick to the slope of the hill, and was relocated to the present ground in 1925. The stone image was contributed by the believer by the wish of making the precincts of a temple full of the stone image of Rakan from 1981, and the number has exceeded 1,200 bodies.
(12 pairs)
Dec.31.2003
Kobe Luminarie 2003 in Japan The sculpture of the light originating in the meaning of "Luminarie" of Italy is held in Kobe every year. It is the natural-features poetry of Christmas. The number of the used electric bulbs is about 240,000.The theme of this year is the horizon of light.
(8 pairs)
Dec.13.2003
The colorful autumn leaves in Sagano. Sagano in Kyoto also has many people who visit at a tourist resort famous for autumnal leaves. An old temple and autumnal leaves match well.
(12 pairs)
Dec.1.2003
Otsu Float Festival in Japan The Otsu festival in Otsu-shi, Shiga in Japan is performed in autumn. 13 sets of Yama Float operate, in the upper part, festival musical accompaniment with a gong, a drum, and a whistle is performed, and doll mechanism can perform.
(20 pairs)
Nov.1.2003
Akashi in Japan Akashi-shi where Akashi Kaikyo Bridge spreads at hand is on the Japanese standard time meridian line of the 135 east longitudes, and is a city with a population of about 300,000. It is blessed with the natural beauty which the sea, sky, and islands produce.
(15 pairs)
Oct.1.2003
Toju's hometown in Japan It is the birth ground of Toju Nakae (1608-1648) which was scholar in early stages of an Edo time in the Shiga prefecture Adogawa-cho. There is a Toju shrine which deifies Toju Nakae.
(12 pairs)
Sep.1.2003
The Danjiri Float in Amagasaki Japan 2003 The summer festival of Kibune shrine in Amagasaki Japan is a Danjiri festival.There will be Yama-awase game with which Danjiri collides violently and decides victory or defeat to be the night on the second.
(8 pairs)
Aug.10.2003
Omizo Float Festival in Japan Omizo Float Festival performed in the district of the western side of the greatest lake" Lake Biwa" in Japan is Yama Float Festival. Yama Float of a two layer formula has the structure where the upper part and the lower part can ride as for people, and festival music by the gong, the drum, and the fife is performed in the upper part.
(15 pairs)
May.17.2003
The Old temples in Saki Road & Saho Road Ichijo Avenue, which runs directly east from the archaeological site of the Heijo Palace grounds, is also known as Saho Road. And, west is known Saki Road. Heijo Imperial Palace was constructed in 710, and continued till 794. It is dotted with old Buddhist temples and this road is walking course.
(15 pairs)
May.1.2003
Kofukuji Temple Among the Seven Great Temple of Nara in Japan, The Kofukuji Temple has maintained the closest relationship to the city throughout the centuries, due to its central location. The Kohukuji Temple was originally built in 710, although rebuilt with the repeated fire each time, old buildings are the things of Kamakura Period.
(10 pairs)
Apr.1.2003
Todaiji Temple UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites, Todaiji Temple was built in the Nara period (710-749 AD) at the behest of Emperor Syomu (724-749). The chief object of workshop is Vairocana Buddha, who is also the central Buddha in the KegonSutra. The Grate Buddha Hall ranks as the largest wooden structure in the world.
(15 pairs)
Mar.1.2003
Horyuji Temple Horyuji temple, founded by Prince Syotoku during the early seventh century, still proudly displays its main buildings which are the oldest examples of wooden architucture in the world. Horyuji temple was registed as part of World Cultural Heritage.
(10 pairs)
Feb.2.2003
Kobe Luminarie 2002 The sculpture of the light originating in the meaning of "Luminarie" of Italy is held in Kobe every year. It is the natural-features poetry of Christmas. The number of the used electric bulbs is about 240,000.
(8 pairs)
Dec.15.2002
Yoshinogari Historical Park Yoshinogari Historical Park in the Saga prefecture of Japan restores the portion around the 3rd century among the excavation spots of the ruins which continue for Yayoi-period about 600 years.
(12 pairs)
Nov.2.2002
Saga in Japan Saga is the castle town of the Nabeshima han. Much remains for which make us feel a time remain.
(12 pairs)
Oct.1.2002
Chikubushima island Tikubu Island in Lake Biwa in Japan is a small island of 2km of the circumferences. Hougonji Temple and Chikubushima shrine are situated in this steep island, and the Kara Mon (Chinese gate) in shrine which is a representative achitectural relic of the splendid and gorgeous Momoyama Style, is a National Treasure.
(12 pairs)
Sep.1.2002
Suma Aquarium in Japan Renewal opening of the Suma aquarium was in 1987. There are The Amazon hall,The Forest hall, world fish hall, etc. besides a main aquarium, and there is also a tank which fishes, etc. touch by hands. There is also an amusement park, and this institution can be enjoyed by the family companion.
(10 pairs)
Jul.7.2002
Takayama festival in Japan The Takayama festival is famous for of a traditional festival in Japan. Wooden gorgeous floats run a street. The Takayama festival is performed twice for a year. It is two, the Sanno festival of spring, and the Yawata festival of autumn. 12 floats are run and mechanism can perform in spring. It overlapped with full bloom of a cherry tree this year, and was very beautiful.
(15 pairs)
Apr.30.2002
Oji Zoo in Japan The Kobe municipal Oji zoo will be established in 1928. It was transferred to the present place in 1953. A cherry tree inside the garden blooms in spring, and it is the place of relaxation of a citizen. Seemingly, there are 194 kinds of animals.
(10 pairs)
Mar.17.2002
Yakushiji Temple in Japan Yakushiji complex of temple buildings temple was comppleted in 698. Later when the capital was moved to Heijo, the temple was rebuilt at the present location in 718. Now, the lost buildings are rebuilding.
(12 pairs)
Feb.16.2002
Korakuen Garden in Japan Korakuen Garden, one of the three best traditional landscape gardens in Japan, is a cultural heritage site. Development of this garden began in 1686 under an order given to Tsuda Nagatake by Lord Ikeda Terumasa, the ruler of Okayama. It was completed 14 years later in 1700.
(8 pairs)
Dec.1.2001
Sakamoto(Shiga in Japan) Sakamoto of the Shiga prefecture in Japan is the town which prospered as a cathedral town of Enryakuji Temple. It is the town of Anoh-syu famous as a skill group of stone wall structure.
(15 pairs)
Nov.1.2001
Nagahama/ Mt.Ibuki The Mt. Ibuki is highest mountain in the Shiga prefecture Japan. Nagahama-shi in the foot is the castle town built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1536-1598).It is the town which feels histories, such as the Hikiyama float festival which performs child kabuki.
(8 pairs)
Oct.1.2001
Takashima in Japan Takashima located in the west of Lake Biwa which is the greatest lake in Japan is the town of about 7,000 population. This town has the institution of a youth travel village etc., and it is just going to impress a history.
(16 pairs)
Sep.1.2001
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden The botanical garden in Mt.Rokko will be established by Dr. reason Tomitaro Makino's instruction in 1933. It is located in above sea level of 865m, and various plants and the spontaneous-generation plant of Mt.Rokko are planted.
(10 pairs)
Jul.15.2001
The Egypt/Cairo and neighbourhood Metropolitan Cairo of Egypt is the town where ancient times to the present age was intermingled. The places which have ruins in large numbers, such as the Giza district famous for 3 large pyramid, Dahshur, Saqqara, and ancient metropolitan Memphis, are also near Cairo. It is also visible like the work which an excavation and restoration work of ruins continue and continues forever now.
(20 pairs)
May.27.2001
The Temple of Abu Simbel The Abu Simbel Temple is 900km from Cairo to south. UNESCO reconstructd in 60m upper part the place which sinks by the Aswan High Dam construction, from the original position. From now on, it built 3,300 years ago at Ramses II.
(10 pairs)
Mar.31.2001
Palace Museum in China It is a familiar royal palace in a movie "The Last Emperor"(Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci 1987). China royal palace are opened to sight-seeing as Palece Museum. Many buildings build to 750m of east and west 960m of north and south, and a vast site called the area of 720,000 square meters. It is said that 9,000 has the number of rooms and only a part can be seen for a short time.
(15 pairs)
Mar.05.2001
Great Wall Great Wall sections in Beijing, totaling 629km in length with 827 city terraces and 71 passes, were mostly built in Ming Dynasty. Gereat Wall is in China, and has become the world culture inheritance.
(12 pairs)
Jan.19.2001
Suma Beach in Japan The Suma beach in Kobe-shi of Japan. It is crowded with sea bathing in summer for the only beach in between Hanshin. The Suma beach aquarium and an old Wada cape lighthouse are also situated in near.
(10 pairs)
Oct.8.2000
Ijinkan (foreign style building) in Kobe The residence in foreign style built in the 1900s at the beginning has gathered in the Kitano-cho in Kobe. It is the residence which Japan opened the door wide in the foreign country, and the overseas dealer in trade built.
(15 pairs)
Sep.10.2000
Zenkoji Temple The Tendai sect of Buddhism and the Jodo sect are performing the Buddhist service by turns in the temple where Zenkoji Temple has been intimate without the exception of a cult. The erection in 664 (Emperor kogyoku three years) is reported. (Nagano prefecture in Japan)
(12 pairs)
Jun.25.2000
Himeji Castle Himeji Castle is the wooden building which is located Hyogo prefecture in Japan and built about 400 years ago. Himeji Castle was specified to be a world culture inheritance in 1992. (Hyogo prefecture in Japan)
(15 pairs)
May.21.2000
Tsugaike Highland The Tsugaike Highland is a skiing area in the foot of the Hakuba mountain of the Japan Alps. It is the sight-seeing of the foot of the Hakuba mountain, and the mountain-climbing base in summer. (Nagano prefecture in Japan)
(10 pairs)
Apr.23.2000
Ponte Perle 2000 The Kobe classic car parade was held following last year. It was the parade over two days which start the Rokko island, cross Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, go to the Awaji island, and return to the Rokko island of the goal again.
(20 pairs)
Mar.24.2000
KAIYUKAN Aquarium The theme of the KAIYUKAN Aquarium is based on the new "Gaia Hypothesis", advocated by Mr. James Lovelock. This hypothesis explains that the earth with its volcanic activities and all its creatures are interrelated to each other and belonging to one body of life. In reality, the volcanic zone surrounding the Pacific Ocean (Pan Pacific Volcanic Zone) almost overlaps the areas that are filled with numerous creatures.
(20 pairs)
Feb.20.2000
Ohmishima Island The Ohmishima island is situated in Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan, and is the center of a North Nagato seashore national park. It is the island of about 40km of the circumferences. The scene to which the north side was rich in change, such as a cave and a stone pillar, with a dislocation and erosion is seen.
(10 pairs)
Jan.26.2000
Taineiji temple Taineiji temple is the temple of the Soto sect in the Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan. That's right temple of 1410 which is built and governed the subsidiary Buddhist temple of 600 a long time ago. Yoshitaka Oouchi who is this Lord of 31 generation of Mr. Oouchi committed hara-kiri by Taineiji temple in 1551, and the Oouchi house became extinct.
(8 pairs)
Jan.15.2000
Nankinmachi There are many Chinese restaurants and shops in Nankinmachi. Many of buildings are the styles of China.
(15 pairs)
Dec.31.1999
Itsukushima Shrine Itsukushima Shrine presents a unique on a grand conception of a kind not seen anywhere else in the world, with its group of shrine buildings, brightly lacquered in red, extending out over the sea against the backdrop of Mt. Misen and other mountains coverd in deep green value. The shrine is registed a World Culture Herigate by Unesco.
(10 pairs)
Dec.1.1999
Koyasan Shingon Temple Koyasan is a sacred mountain which was opened by Kobo Daishi, a great teacher of Buddhism in 816. The main headquarters of Koyasan Shingonshu is located at Koyasan in Wakayama prefecture, Japan.
(15 pairs)
Nov.3.1999
The Syoudo-shima Island of a resort. The Syodo-shima Island is a beautiful island floating on the Setouchi sea. A part of Setonaikai National Park is made.
(10 pairs)
Oct.1.1999
Gion Festival The Gion Festival, held to commemorate the events, has grown more colorful. Yamaboko floats in the festival procession are main event.
(25 pairs)
Aug.12.1999.
Scenery of Kobe It is the scenery of Kobe here and there.
(15 pairs)
Jun.20.1999

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